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‘He was far from home but not forgotten’

‘He was far from home but not forgotten’

10 November 2024

How a forgotten gravestone resurrected long-lost links between a school, its wartime past and a solider’s family thousands of miles away.

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Hospital apologises after woman wrongly told she had hepatitis after baby loss

Hospital apologises after woman wrongly told she had hepatitis after baby loss

10 November 2024

A health trust has apologised to a heartbroken woman who was mistakenly told she had a chronic condition just days after suffering a miscarriage.

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‘It’s part of Kent’s history and on our school badges - they can’t just sell it off’

‘It’s part of Kent’s history and on our school badges - they can’t just sell it off’

10 November 2024

Villagers are fighting to save a historic windmill they say is part of the fabric of their community as a council plans to sell it off.

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More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

10 November 2024

The co-owner of a new shop says allowing traders to rent out a small part of her store to sell their goods could be the future of the high street.

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‘This monstrosity will dominate our historic skyline'

‘This monstrosity will dominate our historic skyline'

10 November 2024

Controversial plans to install a “monstrous” mobile phone mast on top of a health centre in a historic market town have sparked fury among residents.

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Collections for homeless military veterans under investigation

Collections for homeless military veterans under investigation

09 November 2024

A Kent company which raises money on high streets for homeless military veterans is under investigation by the police over alleged “irregularities”.

New £1.8m co-working space to open inside shopping centre

New £1.8m co-working space to open inside shopping centre

09 November 2024

A new co-working space carved out of the multi-million pound transformation of a shopping centre is set to welcome its first entrepreneurs.

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Armed police swoop on street after man seen ‘breaking windows’

Armed police swoop on street after man seen ‘breaking windows’

09 November 2024

A man has been taken to hospital with injuries to his hands after police were called to reports of a person seen “smashing windows” .

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Plans for huge urban park with skate park and ‘teen-focused’ social spaces approved

Plans for huge urban park with skate park and ‘teen-focused’ social spaces approved

09 November 2024

Ambitious plans for part of a new 19-hectare urban park will now take shape on Kent’s largest housing estate after being given the green light.

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Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs

Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs

09 November 2024

Dog owners can now enjoy a paddle with their pets as Kent’s largest shopping centre becomes the latest leisure operator to cater for furry friends.

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Drunken intruder who swiped pensioner’s phone spared jail to ‘believe in herself’

Drunken intruder who swiped pensioner’s phone spared jail to ‘believe in herself’

09 November 2024

A 27-year-old woman who drunkenly stormed into a disabled pensioner’s flat and stole her mobile has been told to “turn her life around” or face jail.

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Search for man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ near town centre

Search for man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ near town centre

09 November 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was reportedly approached by a man before being touched inappropriately.

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Tractor and trailers damaged after large barn blaze

Tractor and trailers damaged after large barn blaze

09 November 2024

Five fire engines spent more than two hours tackling a blaze at a rural barn in the early hours.

Landlady becomes RNLI’s first female helm after more than 10 years

Landlady becomes RNLI’s first female helm after more than 10 years

09 November 2024

A landlady wants to "lead the way for women" as she becomes RNLI's first female helm after more than 10 years.

Luxury housing estate with rocking horse museum to be built in village

Luxury housing estate with rocking horse museum to be built in village

09 November 2024

Ambitious plans that will see luxury new homes, a rocking horse museum and workshop, cafe, and farm shop built on disused land have been approved.

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One of Kent’s oldest pubs could be turned into holiday lets

One of Kent’s oldest pubs could be turned into holiday lets

09 November 2024

A 17th-century seafront inn could now be transformed into holiday rentals after plans to convert it into flats were ditched.

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Well-used route shut by gas works to temporarily reopen for special event

Well-used route shut by gas works to temporarily reopen for special event

09 November 2024

A well-used road currently shut for seven weeks of gas works has temporarily reopened for a limited time.

Arrest after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’

Arrest after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’

09 November 2024

An arrest has been made by detectives investigating reports four people were assaulted by a man with an unknown substance.

McDonald’s worker rang police after drink driver visited drive-thru

McDonald’s worker rang police after drink driver visited drive-thru

09 November 2024

A disqualified driver who was over the drink-drive limit was caught at a fast-food restaurant ordering a burger.

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Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

09 November 2024

A popular 90s supermodel, who now lives in the county, has died while on holiday in Europe.

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